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Trauma/EMS Symposium
Attracts Regional Audience
The fifth annual Trauma/EMS Symposium was attended by more than 150 fire department and hospital personnel who joined in educational sessions and visited vendors and suppliers. For the second straight year, the large number of registrants made it necessary to deliver the event off-site at Oakton Community College in Des Plaines.
Appropriately themed “Today’s News for Your Tomorrow,” guest speakers addressed a variety of recent issues and events that have headlines in the news leading up to the Symposium. Presenters spoke on a variety of topics: the 2007 Chicago-LaSalle Bank Marathon, the NIU tragedy, the Iraq conflict, tuberculosis, and more.
Illinois EMS Region X and Oakton Community College co-sponsored the program with NIPSTA. Together, the organizations offered a full day of training and networking to emergency response professionals from the public and private sectors.
Plans are already underway for another successful event on May 27, 2009. Mark your calendars now!
Additional Homeland Security Training
New homeland security programs are now available for July, August, and September. Intermediate and Advanced Incident Command System (ICS) programs, and the Train-the-Trainer program, are ready for registration by police, fire/EMS, and public works personnel. A cooperative effort involving NIPSTA, the Cook County Urban Area Security Initiative, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security makes possible the delivery of training at various suburban locations.
The audience for these sessions represents a cross-section of first responders and jurisdictions in the region. To-date, more than 2,200 persons have received this training, which is necessary to satisfy federal government compliance requirements related to receipt of future emergency preparedness grant funds. Click here to view the EMS training calendar.
Driver Training Saves Lives and Equipment
The NIPSTA Fire/EMS Driver Training Program offers a dual approach to reducing risks and minimizing liabilities. Two curricula are available:
NAPD - The National Academy for Professional Driving helps students develop skills and knowledge that will enhance their on-the-job performance. NAPD training is ideally suited for new drivers requiring a solid foundation in driving fundamentals and vehicle dynamics. Experienced drivers will also benefit from this comprehensive program that combines roadway principles with practical exercises.
FSVO - The Fire Service Vehicle Operator program is "highly recommended" by the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal. This training provides personnel with basic knowledge and skills to safely perform operations as defined by NFPA 1002 (1998) and NFPA 1451 (2002). A three-year State certification is awarded to drivers who successfully complete the program.
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